Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Rocky Mount, NC. and surrounding areas.

Steven Thomas Parker

Steven Thomas Parker

Feb 15, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Steven Thomas Parker, age 38, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Nash UNC Health Care. Steven was preceded in death by his mother, Jennifer L. "Jenny" Parker and grandparents, Robert S. "Bobby" Lawing, Evelyn Christine Green, and Samuel D. "Pete" Parker.

He is survived by his father, William T. "Denny" Parker;...

Mary Louise "Lucy" Harper

Mary Louise "Lucy" Harper

Feb 12, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Mary Louise "Lucy" Lancaster Alexander Harper

Mary Harper, age 86, died February 12, 2020. She was born in Nash County on November 3,1933 to Roy Lancaster and Mattie Green Lancaster. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Debra Cooper; and Kenneth Stancell, father of Debra, Theresa, and Margaret. She was...

Keith Alton Eure

Keith Alton Eure

Feb 11, 2020

Rocky Mount –

Keith Alton Eure, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alton Mills.

Keith is survived by his mother Jackie Perry of Rocky Mount; children, Presley Eure and Brian Taylor, both of Rocky Mount; and sister, Denise Wheeler of Rocky Mount. ...

Lorene (Raynor)  Smith

Lorene (Raynor) Smith

Feb 6, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Lorene Raynor Smith, age 96, passed away Thursday morning, February 6, 2020 at Franklin Oaks Nursing Center in Louisburg.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John B. and Sallie Cox Raynor; husband, Louis Alexander Smith; son, Randy Jennings; sisters, Josephine Woolard and Edna Mae Raynor; and brother, John Raynor. She...

Helen (Nolan)  Deal

Helen (Nolan) Deal

Jan 29, 2020

Rocky Mount -

Helen Nolan Deal, age 98, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 29, 2020 at Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Furman and Cora Nolan; husband, Lewis Arch Deal; and granddaughter, Stephanie Elizabeth Blackburn.  She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Deal Blackburn (Ben) of Rocky Mount; grandson,...

James S. "Jimmy" Davis

James S. "Jimmy" Davis

Jan 29, 2020

Tarboro -

With his loving family by his side, James S. "Jimmy" Davis passed away at his home during the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Jimmy was born March 10, 1951 in Nash County to Sherman and Doris Radford Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Preston Green "P.G." Curtis, Jr.

Preston Green "P.G." Curtis, Jr.

Jan 27, 2020

SPRING HOPE, NC –​

Preston Green "PG" Curtis, Jr. age 82, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at Transitions LifeCare of Raleigh surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Cone Curtis; children, Johnny Morton (Pam), Deborah Curtis Jones (Robbie), Preston G. Curtis, III (Cathy), all of Spring Hope, and Jeff Curtis...

Robert R. "Bass Man" Johnson

Robert R. "Bass Man" Johnson

Jan 27, 2020

ROCKY MOUNT -

Robert R. "Bass Man" Johnson, age 54, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at Johnston Health in Smithfield, NC.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Jean Johnson; sisters, Jo Ann Gardner (Al) of Roanoke Rapids, and Barbara Ann "BJ" Dominguez (Johnny) of Smithfield; brothers-in-law, Anthony Libero and Jon Dominguez; niece, Chrissy...

David "Doc" Holliday

David "Doc" Holliday

Jan 26, 2020

NASHVILLE, NC –

David "Doc" Holliday, age 72, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Nash UNC Health Care.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Maxine Holliday, and sister, Susan Holliday.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Holliday; children, Michelle Gresham (John) of Las Cruses,...

Kenneth "Mark" Williams, Jr.

Kenneth "Mark" Williams, Jr.

Jan 22, 2020

NASHVILLE, NC –

Kenneth "Mark" Williams, Jr., age 54, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

Mark was a much-loved father, son, brother, and dear friend. He was long time friendly face and faithful employee of Piggly Wiggly. He worked and made many friends at the Raleigh Road and Pinetops locations. He is survived by his...

Debra (Stancell)  Cooper

Debra (Stancell) Cooper

Jan 22, 2020

ROCKY MOUNT, NC –

Debra LaVon Stancell Cooper, age 64, went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020.

She was born in Rocky Mount, NC on February 25, 1955 to Kenneth Capel Stancell and Mary Louise Stancell.  In addition to her "daddy", she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Clyde Leslie...

Teresa Petway

Teresa Petway

Jan 20, 2020

Nashville

Teresa Petway, age 56, of Nashville, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro, NC. She is survived by her best friend and life partner, Craig Vaughan of Nashville; children, Thomas Petway of Wendell and Hailey Petway (Hector) of Seattle, WA; sister Kathy Alford Smith (Herb) and brother David Alford (Lori), both...

Edwina (Jefferson)  Barry

Edwina (Jefferson) Barry

Jan 13, 2020

MACCLESFIELD

Edwina Jefferson Barry, age 80, passed away Monday morning, January 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Thelma Jefferson, and her husband, Robert M. Barry. She leaves a lifetime of treasured memories for her children, Michael S. Barry and his wife, April of Macclesfield and Joan Fenescey of Florida; sister, Marie ...

Edward Vander English

Edward Vander English

Jan 12, 2020

Rocky Mount-

Edward "Ed" Vander English, age 87, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, January 12, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Blanche English; son, Timothy English; and first wife, Shirley English.

Ed was a proud veteran of the USAF having served his country during the Korean War as...

Clifford "Kippy" Lipscomb

Clifford "Kippy" Lipscomb

Jan 3, 2020

Tarboro -

Clifford "Kippy" Lipscomb, age 59, passed away Friday, January 3rd, 2020 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Norma Jean Lipscomb. He is survived by his daughter, Deanna D. Lipscomb; brother, Carl D. Lipscomb, Jr.; and sister, Jeannie Benton.

A private memorial will take...

Kristie Lynn Davis

Kristie Lynn Davis

Jan 2, 2020

Hampton, Virginia

Kristie Lynn Davis, age 41, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Davis; children, Kaitlyn Tidwell and fiancee, Anna Beth Binder of Newport News, Va., Haley Tidwell and Elizabeth Davis, both of Williamsburg, Va.; sister, Annette Ozmer and husband, Brad of...

Earl Pollard

Earl Pollard

Jan 2, 2020

PINETOPS

Rufus Earl Pollard, age 60, passed away Thursday morning, January 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark Albert, Jr. and Dorothy Brown Pollard; and sister, Carolyn Pollard Balmer.

Earl is survived by a loving family that includes his brothers, Mark Pollard, III and wife, Jennie of Pinetops, Gene Pollard and...

David Earl Fenn

David Earl Fenn

Dec 29, 2019

WINTON, NC

David E. Fenn, age 62, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billie and Mary Henley Fenn; brothers, Kenneth, Jack Lee, Doug, Raymond, Ronnie, Jerry, and Don Fenn; and sister, Carolyn Fenn Peaden.

He is survived by three brothers, Billie Fenn, Jr. of Nashville, James Fenn,...

Clara Mae (Horne)  Chappell

Clara Mae (Horne) Chappell

Dec 22, 2019

Rocky Mount -

Clara Mae Chappell, age 81, passed away early Sunday morning, December 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Chappell and two granddaughters, Clara Beth Chappell and Lisa Chappell. She is survived by three sons, Ernie Chappell (Lisa) of Rocky Mount, Victor Chappell (Susan) of Red Oak, and Billy Chappell of...

Gregory Keith Griffin

Gregory Keith Griffin

Dec 20, 2019

Rocky Mount -

Gregory Keith Griffin, age 58, passed away at his home Friday evening, December 20, 2019.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm, Monday, December 23 at Cornerstone Community Church, 9149 East, NC-97, Rocky Mount. The family will receive friends prior to the service, beginning at 6:00 pm, and other times...

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